Drachm of Chalkis with head of celestial Hera

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Obverse: Head of celestial Hera to right, with earring and dotted necklace. (She is the lunar deity, worshipped on Mt. Dirphys.)
Reverse: Eagle flying upwards with serpent in beak and talons striking at eagle's head and coiled around its tail. At right, trophy with shield at right. All within...

Obverse: Head of celestial Hera to right, with earring and dotted necklace. (She is the lunar deity, worshipped on Mt. Dirphys.)
Reverse: Eagle flying upwards with serpent in beak and talons striking at eagle's head and coiled around its tail. At right, trophy with shield at right. All within round incluse.
Inscription in Greek.
(see media screen for Greek inscription)